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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Food Storage

H&M Recalls Children's Water Bottle Due to Choking Hazard, Sold Exclusively at H&M Stores

Agency Publication Date: September 18, 2012
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Summary

H&M is recalling about 2,900 children's 16 oz. water bottles because the drinking spout can break off, posing a choking hazard. One incident has been reported in England where the spout broke off while a child was drinking. The bottles are made of plastic and were sold in two styles: blue with a blue flip-top lid, or pink with a crackle design and a pink flip-top lid. Consumers should immediately stop using these bottles and return them to any H&M store for a full refund.

Risk

The plastic spout on the lid can detach during use. If this occurs while a child is drinking, the small piece can become lodged in their throat, creating a serious risk of choking.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the bottom of your water bottle for the 'H&M Sweden' and 'www.hm.com' embossed text and a date clock.
  2. Identify if your bottle is affected by looking at the embossed date clock: the inner circle should contain the number '12' with an arrow pointing to the number '6' in the outer circle (representing June 2012).
  3. Immediately stop using any pink crackle-patterned or solid blue water bottles that match these identification marks.
  4. Return the recalled water bottle to any H&M store with a children's department for a full refund.
  5. For more information, contact H&M toll-free at (855) 466-7467 or visit their website at www.hm.com.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the water bottle and return it to H&M for a full refund.

Contact: For additional information, contact H&M toll-free at (855) 466-7467 or visit the firm's recall page on its website at www.hm.com

Affected Products

Product: Children's Water Bottle, Pink Crackle (16 oz.)
Lot Numbers:
Embossed date clock: 12 with arrow pointing to 6
Date Ranges: Sold from July 2012 through August 2012
Product: Children's Water Bottle, Blue (16 oz.)
Lot Numbers:
Embossed date clock: 12 with arrow pointing to 6
Date Ranges: Sold from July 2012 through August 2012

Product Images

H&M children's water bottles

H&M children's water bottles

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 12279
Status: Active
Sold By: H&M stores with children's departments nationwide from July 2012 through August 2012 for about $5.
Manufactured In: Italy
Units Affected: About 2,900
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: H&M Hennes & Mauritz, New York, N.Y.
Contact: For additional information, contact H&M toll-free at (855) 466-7467 or visit the firm's recall page on its website at www.hm.com
Agency Last Updated: April 18, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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